Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Lamar State College Orange is proud to partner with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to offer an exclusive new path for employees to earn college certificates and degrees, turning your professional training into valuable college credentials.
Through our credit articulation agreement, your experience in the Juvenile Justice Training Academy translates directly into 16 college credit hours that count toward both a Criminal Justice Certificate and a Criminal and Forensic Science Associate of Applied Science degree.
How It Works
1. Convert TJJD Training to College Credit
Your on-the-job training will count towards six continuing education courses, up to 16 credit hours.
After your TJJD training is articulated, complete five more courses to earn LSCO's Criminal Justice Certificate.
3. Pursue Your Associate Degree
Continue your education with LSCO's Criminal and Forensic Science Associate of Applied Science degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Apply Online
Complete your admissions application at ApplyTexas.org and choose "TLSOM – Lamar State College – Orange 2-year application"
2. Submit Transcripts
Send official transcripts from ALL colleges previously attended (deadline: end of first semester)
3. Health Requirements
Submit bacterial meningitis shot record (or petition to waive if taking only online courses)
4. Submit Your Articulation Request
After completing your TJJD training, submit the articulation request form to receive college credit hours
Your TJJD training will transfer to college credits as follows:
| Combined Total | 430 | ⮕ | Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| TJJD Training | TJJD Hours | Articulated LSCO Course | College Credits | |
| CJCR 1074 - TJJD Local Needs Pre-Service | 110 | ⮕ | CJCR 1374 TJJD LN Pre-Service | 3 |
| CJCR 1071 - Basic Cert for TJJD | 160 | ⮕ |
CJCR 1317 Juvenile Justice System, CJCR 1307 Correctional Systems and Practices, CJSA 1351 Use of Force |
9 |
| CJCR 1076 - TJJD Local Needs In-Service (In-Service I) | 48 | ⮕ | CJCR 1376 TJJD LN In-Service | 3 |
| CRCJR 1066 – Practicum I (In-Service I) | 112 | ⮕ | CJCR 1166 CJ Practicum I (In-Service I) | 1 |
Who can participate in the program?
The program is open to both new TJJD hires (employees hired after September 1, 2025)
and current TJJD employees who completed Juvenile Correctional Officer training before
September 1, 2025.
What training must I complete?
New hires must complete five continuing education courses including TJJD Local Needs
Pre-Service, Basic Certification for TJJD Correctional Officer, Practicum I, TJJD
Local Needs In-Service, and Practicum II.
What degree programs can I pursue?
After completing TJJD training, you can advance to LSCO's Criminal Justice Certificate program and continue toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal and Forensic Science.
Are online courses available?
Yes, flexible online course options are available to accommodate your work schedule
and lifestyle.
Contact Info
Statewide Partnerships - TJJD
Email: TJJD@lsco.edu
Phone: (936) 260-4856
Mail: 1015 US-59 Loop N
Livingston, TX 77351